Chief of South African National Defence Force General Rudzani Maphwanya Thursday called on Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi at Naval Headquarters, Islamabad.  

Upon arrival, the Chief of South African National Defence Force was received by the Chief of the Naval Staff. A smartly turned out contingent of the Pakistan Navy presented the Guard of Honour. Thereafter, the dignitary was introduced to the Principal Staff Officers at Naval Headquarters.

Later, the visiting dignitary called on the Naval Chief.  During the meeting matters of mutual interest including bilateral collaboration and regional security were discussed. The Naval Chief expressed satisfaction over the quantum and extent of relations between Pakistan and the South African National Defence Force.

The visiting dignitary appreciated and acknowledged the Pakistan Navy’s efforts and commitments in support of collaborative maritime security in the region. Both the leaders pledged to further strengthen and diversify the scope of the existing bilateral defence relationship.

It is expected that the visit of the Chief of the South African National Defence Force will further enhance bilateral collaboration between the two countries in general and navies in particular.